In the quest for a TBI therapy, astrocytes may be the bull’s-eye
February 11, 2022
Treatment could aim to raise levels of a neuroprotective molecule, studies hint. Growing evidence suggests that traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an important risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. But to date, effective therapies a …
UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing’s Wellness 360 wins national award for pediatric vaccinations and well-child visits
February 11, 2022
Part of federal initiative to stem COVID-19-related declines in routine childhood vaccinations and care Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Ser …
Texas Tribune: From obscurity to a Nobel Prize nomination: Houston scientists acclaimed for their patent-free COVID-19 vaccine
February 10, 2022
Two physician scholars with the Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics — Dr. Jason Morrow, Medicine-Geriatrics, and Dr. Rachel Pearson, Pediatrics — are quoted in this story. Read More
Join Toastmasters to become a better speaker and leader
February 10, 2022
The UT HSC Toastmasters Club is open to the UT Health San Antonio community and the public. Is improving your public speaking or leadership skills a goal for 2022? The UT HSC Toastmasters Club can help. Toastmasters is a proven program designed to help …
Utilize safety features to deter unwanted AirTag tracking
February 10, 2022
The Apple AirTag is a wireless device that can be attached to property such as keys or a backpack to help keep track of and locate lost items. The device utilizes Bluetooth to detect and share its location, allowing a user to track their property. Whil …
Patrick Sung, DPhil, named director of Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute
February 9, 2022
SAN ANTONIO (Feb. 10, 2022) — Patrick Sung, DPhil, is the new director of the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, effective March 1, 2022. William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, president …
In the quest for a TBI therapy, astrocytes may be the bull’s-eye
February 9, 2022
Treatment could aim to raise levels of a neuroprotective molecule, studies hint. Contact: Will Sansom, (210) 567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (Feb. 9, 2022) — Growing evidence suggests that traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an important risk fact …
KSAT 12 –TRUST INDEX: COVID-19 infection can cause infertility, erectile dysfunction in men, studies show
February 9, 2022
Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, was interviewed for this story about COVID-19 and infertility. Watch Interview
News Medical.net: UTSA awarded $6.8 million grant to establish a Coccidioidomycosis Collaborative Research Center
February 9, 2022
Dr. Tom Patterson, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this story about UT Health San Antonio’s partner institution. Read More
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News: Potential New Targets for Treating Osteoporosis Revealed in Mouse Study
February 9, 2022
Dr. Jean Jiang, Biochemistry and Structural Biology, and visiting PhD student, Dezhi Zhao, are quoted in this story. The journal eLife issued a release about the team’s work. Read More